title: Superior labral anterior posterior lesions of the shoulder.
abstract: Superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesion is of fairly recent description and its understanding is rapidly evolving. Its incidence and need for surgical treatment has increased exponentially in line with the increase in shoulder arthroscopies. It is of particular importance in the elite over head athlete and the young. A range of arthroscopic techniques and devices have been described with good functional results. The ability to return to pre injury level of sports remains a concern.
authors.affiliation: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL, UK.
authors.forename: Joby Jacob George
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Malal
authors.forename: Yousaf
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Graville
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farrar
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Waseem
keywords: Arthroscopic shoulder surgery; biceps anchor; glenoid labrum; slap lesion.